MIFFLIN, Ohio – In a glass frame behind the counter at Charles Mill Lake Marina, a story is displayed for visitors to read. The tale is not that of a monstrous catfish caught at the dam, though some might claim it’s a fishy story. Others might call it “childish” or simply a work of fiction. It […]
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Supporters fill Heise Park for 6th grader fighting cancer
GALION, Ohio — Both sides of Heise Park Lane in Galion filled Wednesday evening as students, teachers, friends and family members waited in anticipation to see Melanie Wheeler — a sixth grader fighting cancer. What happened at Heise Park Wednesday was a culmination of last-minute planning to surprise Melanie, who was diagnosed with cancer last […]
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Teal Pumpkin Project provides alternatives to trick-or-treaters with food allergies
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Two Mansfield moms are joining an international movement launched by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014–the Teal Pumpkin Project. The project goal is to raise awareness of food allergies and promote inclusion of all trick-or-treaters during the Halloween season. To accommodate children with food allergies, Kristy Hatfield and Dagny Campbell will […]
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Mansfield update: Celebrate Halloween in downtown Mansfield and local areas
MANSFIELD, Ohio — UPDATE 3:45 p.m.– Downtown Mansfield, Inc. announced a delay in Downtown Mansfield’s Halloween festivities originally scheduled for Tuesday. Wet weather necessitated the change. Monsterfield Masquerade, sponsored by Playtime Dental, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 beginning at 10 a.m. This event includes downtown Trick or Treat and the Halloween Parade. The […]
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Fuse Factory presents art, tech exhibition at OSU-M
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Fuse Factory’s annual art and technology exhibition will take place on Friday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. The program, titled Interventions, features video, film and sound — along with a catered reception — at the Pearl Conard Gallery on the campus of The Ohio State University-Mansfield. Among the special […]
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Mansfielders, Jim and Kathy Stantz, move to enjoy role of grandparents to identical triplets
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Life for Kathy and Jim Stantz changed dramatically when their daughter Kristen and her husband Thomas Hewitt, Jr. announced they were going to have triplets–and not just triplets, identical triplets. “We have no history of multiple births,” Kathy Stantz said. After learning the exciting news in April, the Stantz’s pulled up stakes, […]
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White Christmas rings in holidays at The Ren
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical will dominate the stage for two weekends in November at the Renaissance Theatre. “It’s the perfect holiday show for the entire family. Nostalgic, warm, funny and with a brilliant score of unforgettable songs, show-stopping dance numbers and old fashioned charm,” director Michael Thomas said. “It’s the […]
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Blood drive to be held in honor of local 16-month-old
MANSFIELD, Ohio – To help aid a local family as its youngest child battles cancer, Richland County Children Services will host a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at its Futty Training and Learning Center, located at 731 Scholl Road. The blood donations will honor Coraellyna Wilkinson, a toddler who is […]
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‘There’s gotta be a better life’
MANSFIELD, Ohio — It started out as a way to “fit in.” That’s how Mansfield man Steven Lowe, 38, described the beginning of his drug and alcohol use. “I used to fit in and do what everybody else was doing,” Lowe said. “I was raised here in Little Kentucky and drugs and alcohol was a […]
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Lexington grad marching through ranks at VMI
LEXINGTON, Virginia – Lexington High School graduate Philip Crane isn’t exactly marching to the beat of his own drum – he’s leading an entire band. Crane, who graduated from Lexington in 2012, has risen through the ranks of Virginia Military Institute, landing him an opportunity to be the drum major of the school’s regimental band. […]